title: A narrative literature review regarding job retention strategies for people with chronic illnesses.
abstract: Job retention is a major concern for individuals with chronic illnesses, who represent a rapidly growing vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumer population. The purpose of this article is to examine selected job retention considerations for consumers with chronic illnesses. The authors (a) describe distinguishing characteristics of chronic illnesses in terms of populations affected and psychosocial implications, (b) discuss the vocational implications of chronic illnesses, (c) provide general considerations for the provision of job retention services, and (d) examine job retention strategies aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with chronic illnesses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
authors.forename: Lynn C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: Phillip D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Rumrill
authors.forename: Liza
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Conyers
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wohlford
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003710:Demography / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States
keywords: Chronic illness; employment; job retention; vocational rehabilitation